Place the animal in a sturdy transport container,
preferably a cage with a well fitting clasp, but a box
or garbage bin would do.

Transport immediately to veterinary care.

If the animal has dug itself into a hold in the
ground, or wedged itself into a difficult to get at
spot, best to leave the animal to come out of it's own
accord. You could do further damage if you force the
animal out of these situations.

Rescuing Puggles (baby echidnas)

When a puggle is 50 days old, the
mother will kick it out of the pouch and house the
puggle in a burrow while they go out searching for food.

If you come across a burrow of
puggles, keep an eye on them for 24 hrs to see if the
adult is returning.

Only attempt a rescue of a puggle if
you are absolutely sure there is no adult nearby or that
the puggle is suffering from an injury or disease.